The A-Z of Torquay United A reminder of the people, teams, places and animals that have had an impact and influence on Torquay United during our long history – all categorised alphabetically. X AleX Russell Former Rochdale and Cambridge playmaker Russell joined United on a free transfer in 2001, and soon became a key man […]
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Let’s cut to the chase. Whatever the outcome of the Lincoln game on Good Friday (only ‘Good’ if we avoided defeat…), this is definitely our biggest game of the season. Braintree have nose-dived from the Play-offs to relegation trouble within a year, and it has been sad to see their decline. However it’s all about […]
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Summary: Finally I get to report on a United win! It’s an absorbing game with a wonderful atmosphere at Plainmoor from a noisy Yellow Army and the boys deservedly take all three points in an enthralling and nail biting second half. We do it the hard way after allowing Braintree to take the lead, but […]
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Summary: The cruellest of cruel defeats. Even in a dead rubber of a match that would’ve hurt, but given the stakes that was galling. After weathering a bit of an early storm, Torquay grew into the first half, and nullified Lincoln’s threat while creating half chances here and there. A brilliant save by Farman from […]
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FIVE DISCUSSIONS POINTS ON YOUR TEAM 1 – Aldershot Away Last Saturday’s game was almost a perfect day! A relaxing and enjoyable trip with the Yellow Army on the Travel Club coach, followed by a cracking match in the sunshine and a first half lead through Ruairi. Then the second half was a blur of action; with injuries, […]
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Competition – League Two Venue – Plainmoor Attendance – 3,093 It had been a difficult return to league football for Torquay during season 2009-10, with relegation back to the Conference looking a possibility for much of it. However, the addition of Guy Branston had added much needed belief to Paul Buckle’s side, and our fortunes […]
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Summary: A pulsating match full of action (and injuries!) on a hot day finishes all square. The boys show great determination and will to match the home team for much of the game – and the 90 mins (+bags of injury time) see-sawed from one team to another. In the end its Aldershot not us […]
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